Scarlet Firebush Plant (Hamelia patens) - Florida Native Shrub, Bareroot Live Plant

About This Plant

The Scarlet Firebush is a Florida native shrub (Hamelia patens) with vibrant orange-red blooms. It forms a bushy shrub with arching branches and is known for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. It thrives in warm climates and is suitable for borders, hedges, and wildlife gardens.

What You Will Receive

You will receive a healthy, well-rooted starter plant in bareroot form, ready to establish in your garden.

• Common Name: Scarlet Firebush
• Scientific Name: Hamelia patens
• Family: Rubiaceae
• Height: 3-6 feet
• Spread: 3-5 feet
• Growth Habit: Shrub, bushy with arching branches
• Format: Live plant bareroot
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry between waterings
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Hardiness Zones: 9-11

Live Plant Notice

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